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Memories & Candles

“Son I miss u dearly. Three days to the day I lost u.feels like its been ten years . Life will never be the same.give up my limbs to hold u in my arms...Read More »
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1 of 37 | Posted by: diane shavers totty - bonaqua, TN

“We were all issued the same gear. We wore the same uniforms and received the same training. We walked the same streets under the same blazing sun. ...Read More »
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6 of 37 | Posted by: Todd Rowe - Washington , DC

“Totty, It was such an honor to just know you. You always made me laugh even when you just irritated me. You had the biggest heart. I am so glad I had...Read More »
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7 of 37 | Posted by: Diana Levine - Smyrna, TN

“Words cannot express how deeply saddened I was to hear of SPC Totty's passing. He was one heck of a Soldier and will be forever remembered as such....Read More »
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8 of 37 | Posted by: SSG Delana Hull - Fairview, TN

“HHT/RTS is missing of one the best soldiers it had. You fought a good fight and you soldiered on. I am glad for my time to have served with you as a...Read More »
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9 of 37 | Posted by: SGT Darin Koelliker - Lebanon, TN

“Greg Totty- I had the privilege and honor to serve with you in Iraq and will always remember your strong spirit and sense of humor about things. You...Read More »
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10 of 37 | Posted by: SSG Matthew Lentz - Spring Hill, TN

“Words can not express how sad I am, How my heart hurts for your Mom and Brother, They love you so so much and will always have a empty place inside...Read More »
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11 of 37 | Posted by: Trish Tinin Hackett - Madison, TN

“Gregory(my great nephew) Although I did not get to meet you or get to know you I feel I know you through your dad Greg and Dana and your sisters...Read More »
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12 of 37 | Posted by: Gaynell Totty Gann - Southaven, MS

“We did not know Specialist Totty however we do want to extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. We truly extend our gratitde for his...Read More »
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15 of 37 | Posted by: Carol & Buddy Crook - Pegram, TN

“Zach was there with you from 8:30 in the morning until the good Lord took you at 10:20. I know you heard him and I really think that put you at ease....Read More »
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16 of 37 | Posted by: Michael W Beauman II - La Vergne, TN

“Hey Greg. I know you can't read this at "home", but I am so glad I was with you in your final moments. I wanted so badly for you to wake up from your...Read More »
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17 of 37 | Posted by: Michael W Beauman II - La Vergne, TN

“Totty, it was an honor and a pleasure to have served with such a great and wonderful spirit....You will truly be missed.
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18 of 37 | Posted by: Tremayle J. Clements - TX

“Greg, I wish I had more time to get to know you. Thank you for being in all of my wonderful memories in Nashville. Our conversations and pictures...Read More »
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19 of 37 | Posted by: Leyah Bailey - Merrillan, WI

“OUR HEARTS ARE VERY HEAVY NOW, YOU WERE WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN WHO LOVES HIS COUNTRY,GOD BLESS YOU, JOSH, AND DIANE, LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME FOR...Read More »
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20 of 37 | Posted by: LORI & ROSS McKENZIE - NASHVILLE, TN

“Ive known greg for over a yr now an there wasnt a dull moment with him he knew how to make every one smile he was a great young man i can still...Read More »
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21 of 37 | Posted by: Tiffany Zollars - portland, TN

“Ive known greg for over a yr now an there wasnt a dull moment with him he knew how to make every one smile he was a great young man i can still...Read More »
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22 of 37 | Posted by: Tiffany Zollars - portland, TN

“Ive known greg for over a yr now an there wasnt a dull moment with him he knew how to make every one smile he was a great young man i can still...Read More »
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23 of 37 | Posted by: Tiffany Zollars - portland, TN

“Greg,I hate of your passing it just makes no sense,I try to understand why things happen but yet I fail.Greg I will always tell people what a great...Read More »
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24 of 37 | Posted by: WILLIAM SPENCER - knoxville, TN

“Diane, My prayers are with your son and your family at this time of great sorrow and loss.
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25 of 37 | Posted by: Willa Samuel - Antiocvh, TN

“I am so sorry and wish there were more I could do for the family. Please know that Gregory was loved dearly all across this country and will be...Read More »
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26 of 37 | Posted by: Karla Hazlewood - Paragould, AR

“I am sorry to learn of his passing at such a young person. I have heard nothing but extradionary things about him from his cousin, Brian. I want to...Read More »
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27 of 37 | Posted by: Beatrice Church - Saint Louis, MO

“MY SWEET NEPHEW, I AM SO, SO SORRY THAT LIFE ENDED SO SHORTLY FOR YOU HONEY,YOU ARE WAY TO YOUNG. I AM CHOOSING TO BELIEVE THAT MY MOTHER AND YOUR...Read More »
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28 of 37 | Posted by: wanda penzica - fairview, TN

“I hate that you left us so early but God had a bigger plan for you. I'm so proud of everything you achieved and the kind of man you became. You had...Read More »
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29 of 37 | Posted by: Marena Gentry - Fairview, TN

“I hate that you left us so early but God had a bigger plan for you. I'm so proud of everything you achieved and the kind of man you became. You had...Read More »
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30 of 37 | Posted by: Marena Gentry - Fairview, TN

“I am so saddened by this whole situation. You were my little brother, the only brother I would ever have. I watched you grow into a fine young man...Read More »
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32 of 37 | Posted by: Ashley Holt - Lake City, AR

“It was an honor serving with you brother. You fought hard and kept a positive spirit through this all. You were an inspiration to, and will be missed...Read More »
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34 of 37 | Posted by: Brad Thomas - Nashville, TN

“Greg, you will be sorely missed. May you rest in peace.
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35 of 37 | Posted by: Priscilla - Nashville, TN

“you were such a good spirit greg..an excellent soldier and a good friend..You will always be remembered and always missed brother.
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36 of 37 | Posted by: brian martin - battle buddy

“You were my best friend growing up. I can't believe life handed you what it did. You were the most noble person I think I've ever met. I wish we'd...Read More »
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37 of 37 | Posted by: John R. Ennis - galesburg, IL

TOTTY, GregoryAllen, Jr., 23, of Fairview, passed away January 19, 2013, after an extended battle with cancer. He was born in Nashville on February 11, 1989 to Greg & Diane Totty. Greg was a Specialist (E-4) in the Army National Guard attached to the 278th Armored Calvary Regiment, serving a tour in Baghdad. He was a graduate of Independence High School. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ross and Maggie McKenzie, his brother Danny Wayne Phillips, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Janie Diane Totty of Fairview; his father, Greg (Dana) Totty, Sr. of Paragould, AR; grandfather, Gene Totty of Sycamore, IL; grandmother, Shirley Hill of Jonesboro, AR; brother, Joshua (Katie) Phillips of Nashville; and sisters, Serena (Robert) Smith of Eufala, OK; Amber Hill of Jonesboro, AR; and Ashley (Josh) Holt of Lake City, AR. Special parents, Mike and Michelle Beauman of LaVergne; brothers, Michael (Stephanie) Beauman of LaVergne; Zachary (Donna) Beauman of Jacksonville, FL; Matt Gentry, Brian Raines, and Dewayne Peden all of Fairview; numerous beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 24, at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Middle TN Veterans Cemetery on McCrory Lane. HARPETH HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville, (615) 646-9292 www.afamilylegacy.com

Memories & Candles

Son I miss u dearly. Three days to the day I lost u.feels like its been ten years . Life will never be the same.give up my limbs to hold u in my arms!!!!!! Can still here u say mom!! Doesnt a day go by that I dont feel like dropping to my knees!!! This is much harder than people can imagine!!!!!!!!! I find myself not wanting to eat cause u can't. And I'll never forgive myself for leaving ur

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Son I miss u dearly. Three days to the day I lost u.feels like its been ten years . Life will never be the same.give up my limbs to hold u in my arms!!!!!! Can still here u say mom!! Doesnt a day go by that I dont feel like dropping to my knees!!! This is much harder than people can imagine!!!!!!!!! I find myself not wanting to eat cause u can't. And I'll never forgive myself for leaving ur side!!! Thought good old dad was going to stay with u that night?! Should of known better. He never hung around long huh babe! Sorry I wasnt there!!! See u guys again soon. Luv u sooooooo much!! God I miss u son!!!!!!!!!!!! Found ur uniform with all intack! Ur my tater tot!

Posted by: diane shavers totty - bonaqua, TN - mother Jan 17, 2015

Me again son. Ur medals/ribbons r still to be found?! LUV U !!!!!

Posted by: diane (shavers) totty - bon aqua, TN - mom Mar 11, 2014

Good morning son. Heard u say momma while dozing off! Miss u dearly!!!! C u sooner than we can imagine!!!!!!! I got a pic.of u out of ESPN standing on guard on the side of road;at a Marathon!!!! U were such a handsome man!!!! Once again, thanks for the cross in the frost!!!! Luv u!!!!!

Posted by: diane (shavers) totty - bon aqua, TN - mom Mar 11, 2014

I didnt go to ur gravesite for ur b.day. I celebrated it alone at home. This heartful of ashes n a lock of hair is where I feel u!!!!! C ya soon! Joshs son reminds me of u as a baby. Goodnight my love!

Posted by: diane totty - bon aqua, TN - mom Feb 18, 2014

Hi babe.thinking of u as I do daily!!! Saw the figure in the frost with the two crosses!!!!! Amazing son!!! Thanks!miss u sooooo much!!!!! Luv u !!!!!!

Posted by: diane totty - bon aqua, TN - mom Feb 18, 2014

We were all issued the same gear. We wore the same uniforms and received the same training. We walked the same streets under the same blazing sun. We were all alike, but there was no one quite like Greg Totty.

He was one-of-a-kind and he will be sorely missed. Please don't let his passing be for naught. Love, live and forgive like you might not get another chance.

Posted by: Todd Rowe - Washington , DC - brother in arms Feb 01, 2013

Totty, It was such an honor to just know you. You always made me laugh even when you just irritated me. You had the biggest heart. I am so glad I had you in my life even if it was for such a short time.

Posted by: Diana Levine - Smyrna, TN Jan 25, 2013

Words cannot express how deeply saddened I was to hear of SPC Totty's passing. He was one heck of a Soldier and will be forever remembered as such. Now he gets to be a part of God's Army. May God's grace guide you through your terrible loss. He's gone from this Earth, but not from our hearts and minds. May God bless you all. SSG Hull

Posted by: SSG Delana Hull - Fairview, TN Jan 23, 2013

HHT/RTS is missing of one the best soldiers it had. You fought a good fight and you soldiered on. I am glad for my time to have served with you as a truck commander and you a gunner/driver for many missions in Iraq and Camp Shelby. You helped me strive to be a better sergeant. Thank you!

Posted by: SGT Darin Koelliker - Lebanon, TN Jan 23, 2013

Greg Totty- I had the privilege and honor to serve with you in Iraq and will always remember your strong spirit and sense of humor about things. You were serious when you had to be but kept it light for all of us at the same time. Thank You for your influence and friendship. May you have peace in Heaven with our Heavenly Father and may comfort be bestowed on the family you leave behind. See you on the High Ground brother, SSG Lentz

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